矛盾
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Noun describing a logical inconsistency or conflict between statements or ideas. Often used in phrases like 『矛盾している』 (mujun shite iru, 'is contradictory').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are reviewing a project report in the office and notice some conflicting data points.
矛盾
むじゅん
contradiction, inconsistency
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a 'spear' (矛 mu) that can 'pierce any shield' (盾 jun), but a 'shield' (盾 jun) that can 'block any spear' (矛 mu) — that's a contradiction! 'Mu-jun' → contradiction.
Cultural Note
『矛盾』 (mujun, 'contradiction') originates from an ancient Chinese story about a merchant selling an unbreakable spear and an impenetrable shield. It's commonly used in logic, debates, and everyday situations to point out inconsistencies.
Forms
Base: 矛盾Noun describing a logical inconsistency or conflict between statements or ideas. Often used in phrases like 『矛盾している』 (mujun shite iru, 'is contradictory').